8th Grade ELA
October 1-5, 2012
Monday, 9/1/12
Learning Target:
“I will…”
  • Pre-assess current knowledge of U2P2 words
  • Edit writing, prepare for publication
Procedure:
  • U2P2 Pretest
    • begin pages 34-37 due Wednesday;
    • Correct pretest answers together.
    • Return Time Capsule essays for editing.
    • Use additional class time to work on Word Wisdom HW and/or Independent Reading assignment
HW:
  • WW pgs 34-37 due Wednesday; pages 38-39 due Thursday
  • Prepare for U2P2 Posttest on Friday
  • Independent Rdg project due October 11th

Tuesday, 9/2/12
Learning Target:
“I will…”
  • Make predictions
  • Formulate opinions and be able to defend them.
Procedure:
  • Bellwork: Part of Speech Warmup
  • Complete KWL Chart (Poe background knowledge)
    • Fill-in “Know” and “Wonder/Want to know” columns of KWL chart (Save “L” for tomorrow or later)
    • Think/Pair/Share
    • Tell Tale Anticipatory guide—
      • Room “debate” using the 5 statements in Part B
HW:
  • Pgs 34-37 in WW due Wed; 38-39 due Thursday

Wednesday, 9/4/12
Learning Target:
“I will …”
  • Check understanding of U2P2 words
  • Learn more about Edgar Allan Poe
Procedure:
HW:
  • P 38-39 due tomorrow
  • Prepare for U2P2 Posttest on Friday

Thursday, 9/5/12
Learning Target:
“I will…”
  • Demonstrate mastery of U2P2 words
Procedure:
  • Bellwork: MUG Shot
  • Check WW pges 38-39—correct answers.
  • Fill in “L” column of KWL chart
  • Sensory Details Powerpoint.
  • Independent Reading Project work time, if time.
HW:
  • Prepare for U2P2 posttest tomorrow

Friday, 9/6/12
Learning Target:
“I will …”
  • Demonstrate mastery of U2P2 words
Procedure:
  • U2P2 Posttest
  • Pass out vocabulary sheet—preview of vocab words used in Tell Tale Heart.
    • Students will copy sentence from story using vocab word & complete column 3 with pictures
HW:
  • Enjoy your weekend.
  • Finish Independent Reading Project!!!!!! (Due next Thursday, 10/11)

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